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Computer Won't Start...

I usually leave the system on for months at a time, but working double shifts I shut it down a couple days ago......Last nite I turned on and to no avail......all I got was...Windows cannot start because the system/config file is missing or corrupt. Figures!! So I started the system off the CD and tried to repair, but after picking the C:windows....nothings happens. I am not that computer smart to who can help me??!!

is there a method to recover from corrupt registry that clacoks start-up for an OEM installed windows xp ? the article sighted in prior note is very good, but indicated that it should not be used on OEM installation.